37: Finding Strengths with Peter Hostrawser

Peter Hostrawser has been a high school business educator for over 18 years, teaching internships, entrepreneurship, web design, and career planning. He is known as the “Unlearning Coach” and for most of his teaching career, Peter has pushed for more skills based training in academic educational systems. Peter is also the host of the Disrupt Education Podcast featuring over 200 episodes showcasing creative and non-traditional learners and their stories and thoughts on how to change education. He has spent countless hours studying these skills and has helped thousands of people find and show their value. Join us for this meaningful conversation about recognizing the challenges students are facing today and what we can do to help them find and grow their strengths. IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:Challenges and fears facing students todayWhy finding and growing strengths mattersBuilding a supportive classroom community where student’s can fail comfortablyCommunity and creating the ideal learning environmentThe importance of ownership and curiosity in the classroom RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Connect with Peter on Linkedin, Instagram, and TwitterVisit Peter’s website to learn more his workListen to the Disrupt Education podcastLearn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project libraryVisit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environmentConnect with Tanya and UP Academy on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here MORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST:In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education.This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, home schoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth.
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